Question 1

What is reverse discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Reverse discrimination may be charged wh

Question 2

According to _____, jobs that are distinctly different, but require similiar skills should be paid at the same level.

Accepted Answer

A)  Probable cause. 
B)  Justified equality. 
C)  Comparable worth. 
D)  Inequity theory. 
A)  Probable cause. 
B)  Justified equality. 
C)  Comparable worth. 
D)  Inequity theory.

Question 3

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Sarah is allowed up to six months of paid leave related to the birth of her child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The identification of employees who have been afforded special legal protection comes from equal employment opportunity regulations and civil rights legislation stemming from numerous court decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe some of the barriers that minorities face in terms of workforce integration.

Accepted Answer

Minorities face barriers that include a

Question 6

There are no exclusions from the coverage of the Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Diversity management now encompasses many considerations, including, legal, demographic, economic, and political.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Leaving pamphlets at co-workers' desks warning them of the dire consequences of not belonging to a certain church is acceptable of the Civil Rights Act that protect an employee's freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals younger than 25 and older than 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Although EEOC and court decisions have not always clearly defined religious discrimination in the workplace, two principles have evolved. Identify them.

Accepted Answer

The two principles clearly defined as re

Question 11

Because of the Equal Pay Act and other equal employment opportunity legislation, women and men receive almost the same pay in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Homosexuals are a legally protected class of employees by federal legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Initiatives and efforts to better manage a diverse workforce are growing significantly due to which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal requirements. 
B)  Social considerations. 
C)  A firm's long-term success. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Legal requirements. 
B)  Social considerations. 
C)  A firm's long-term success. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 14

What must employers do to accommodate employees of different religious beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Employers must make reasonable

Question 15

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that equal pay be given to:

Accepted Answer

A)  All employees regardless of job or level. 
B)  Union and nonunion workers performing the same job. 
C)  Employees of all races/ethnic backgrounds who are performing the same job. 
D)  Men and women performing equal work. 
A)  All employees regardless of job or level. 
B)  Union and nonunion workers performing the same job. 
C)  Employees of all races/ethnic backgrounds who are performing the same job. 
D)  Men and women performing equal work.

Question 16

Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 55-year-old worker is chosen for promotion over a 35-year-old worker due to the experience factor. 
B)  A 37-year-old employee is passed over for a choice foreign assignment in favor of a 26-year-old employee. 
C)  Two 30-year-old workers are denied promotion and one 45-year-old employee gets the promotion. 
D)  A 50-year-old employee with 25 years of experience is laid off, while a 33-year-old with 7 years of experience is retained. 
A)  A 55-year-old worker is chosen for promotion over a 35-year-old worker due to the experience factor. 
B)  A 37-year-old employee is passed over for a choice foreign assignment in favor of a 26-year-old employee. 
C)  Two 30-year-old workers are denied promotion and one 45-year-old employee gets the promotion. 
D)  A 50-year-old employee with 25 years of experience is laid off, while a 33-year-old with 7 years of experience is retained.

Question 17

Female supervisors are often tougher on their female subordinates than they are on male employees in order to avoid charges of favoritism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A qualified disabled individual under the Americans with Disabilities Act is someone with a disability who can perform the essential components of a job with reasonable accommodation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In what ways is the workforce becoming more diverse?

Accepted Answer

Workers 55 and older are the f

Question 20

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is reverse discrimination?

According to _____, jobs that are distinctly different, but require similiar skills should be paid at the same level.

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Sarah is allowed up to six months of paid leave related to the birth of her child.

The identification of employees who have been afforded special legal protection comes from equal employment opportunity regulations and civil rights legislation stemming from numerous court decisions.

Describe some of the barriers that minorities face in terms of workforce integration.

There are no exclusions from the coverage of the Civil Rights Act.

Diversity management now encompasses many considerations, including, legal, demographic, economic, and political.

Leaving pamphlets at co-workers' desks warning them of the dire consequences of not belonging to a certain church is acceptable of the Civil Rights Act that protect an employee's freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals younger than 25 and older than 50.

Although EEOC and court decisions have not always clearly defined religious discrimination in the workplace, two principles have evolved. Identify them.

Because of the Equal Pay Act and other equal employment opportunity legislation, women and men receive almost the same pay in the United States.

Homosexuals are a legally protected class of employees by federal legislation.

Initiatives and efforts to better manage a diverse workforce are growing significantly due to which of the following reasons?

What must employers do to accommodate employees of different religious beliefs?

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that equal pay be given to:

Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?

Female supervisors are often tougher on their female subordinates than they are on male employees in order to avoid charges of favoritism.

A qualified disabled individual under the Americans with Disabilities Act is someone with a disability who can perform the essential components of a job with reasonable accommodation.

In what ways is the workforce becoming more diverse?

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 13: Supervising a Diverse Workforce

What is reverse discrimination?

According to _____, jobs that are distinctly different, but require similiar skills should be paid at the same level.

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Sarah is allowed up to six months of paid leave related to the birth of her child.

The identification of employees who have been afforded special legal protection comes from equal employment opportunity regulations and civil rights legislation stemming from numerous court decisions.

Describe some of the barriers that minorities face in terms of workforce integration.

There are no exclusions from the coverage of the Civil Rights Act.

Diversity management now encompasses many considerations, including, legal, demographic, economic, and political.

Leaving pamphlets at co-workers' desks warning them of the dire consequences of not belonging to a certain church is acceptable of the Civil Rights Act that protect an employee's freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals younger than 25 and older than 50.

Although EEOC and court decisions have not always clearly defined religious discrimination in the workplace, two principles have evolved. Identify them.

Because of the Equal Pay Act and other equal employment opportunity legislation, women and men receive almost the same pay in the United States.

Homosexuals are a legally protected class of employees by federal legislation.

Initiatives and efforts to better manage a diverse workforce are growing significantly due to which of the following reasons?

What must employers do to accommodate employees of different religious beliefs?

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that equal pay be given to:

Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?

Female supervisors are often tougher on their female subordinates than they are on male employees in order to avoid charges of favoritism.

A qualified disabled individual under the Americans with Disabilities Act is someone with a disability who can perform the essential components of a job with reasonable accommodation.

In what ways is the workforce becoming more diverse?

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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